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2006 Land Rover Discovery 3 Repair Question


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Asked on July 28, 2010

2006 Land Rover Discovery 3 TURBO

Engine Performance problem
2006 Land Rover Discovery 3 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 46000 miles

AT ABOUT 2500rpm THE TURBO KICKS IN, THIS HAS JUST SUDDENLY HAPPENED AND REALLY AFFECTED THE CARS BOTTOM END PERFORMANCE IS THIS AN EASY FIX?
Avatar Asked by wobble

Answer

Replied on July 28, 2010

Hi there,

You will have to check that the waste gate is not sticking open, this will bleed turbo boost, also have the inter cooler checked for a crack you can loose boost here but this will sound like a whistle or even a slipping belt type noise, start here.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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